Wide format printer and photocopier rental London

If you're thinking about leasing a wide format printer or A3 multi-functional photocopier, before doing so, here are a few tips to bear in mind.

Here we will look at the 'ins and outs' of leasing, renting or
hiring an A3 colour laser printer, and also consider a couple of
the best products on the market today, helping you to decide which
product is best suited to you. We'll also think about other
considerations which could affect you, including contract lengths
and costs of consumables such as toner.

Firstly, decide which type of wide format printer you
need. Will it be an A3 mono laser printer or an A3 all-in-one
laser printer? It goes without saying that mono,(black
and white) wide format printers are considerably cheaper than the
all singing, all dancing, colour all in one's. The one you select
will be dependent upon the purpose you are intending it for. If
you're an artist who wants to reproduce high quality colour prints
of your work, then the mono A3 laser printer isn't for you.
If, however, your needs are simpler, and you don't need colour,
then mono A3 printing should suffice.

Whatever you choose, wide format laser printers aren't cheap! If
you've been considering buying a high-quality A3 colour laser
printer, you'll be aware that the 'up-front fees' for these models
reach around £1,500. So it may pay to think about leasing your
A3 printer, rental or short term hire.

What are the benefits of hiring an A3 Laser
Printer?

There are many benefits to hiring an A3 large format printer
over direct purchase. Here are a few…

• Cost savings
If you intend leasing your A3 printer, shop around before you do
so, as you'll find providers often try to undercut each other, so
you can get some excellent rates. Good providers will offer you
upgrades to the latest machines when your current machine becomes
outdated, something you wouldn't get were you to purchase one
outright. Upgrades are usually free, so savings can be significant.
This is a particular advantage for the smaller business, who need
to be able to upgrade to a more powerful appliance as they
grow.

• Inclusive fees
If you rent your A3 printer, over outright purchase, then you'll
also save money as such contracts usually cover replacement toner
cartridges, consumables and any maintenance/repair issues that you
may have. If you intend to use your printer intensively,
you'll be surprised at the amount you could save.

• Short-term leasing
Many suppliers of wide format printers will also offer rental,
leasing or short term hire packages, for those who prefer this over
outright purchase. Rental periods range from around three days to
longer term leases of over a year or more, helping to spread your
costs. Short/long term leasing/rental is therefore an excellent way
to have access to the best A3 printers, when you need them, at an
affordable monthly cost, saving you money on paper, toner ink etc.
Therefore renting an A3 printer gives you greater flexibility,
choice and better savings than outright purchase.

• Hiring options
Many options are available with regards to hiring an A3 colour
laser printer with specific features. Here are some of the
important ones;

Monochrome or colour printing

Ability to process non-standard paper formats

Office network capabilities

Variable printing speed

When hiring, it's worth finding out what maintenance support is
offered by the supplier, as well as the price of consumables.

Other considerations and hire costs
Obviously, the hire costs of wide format laser printers are
dependent upon the specifications of the model you choose. Less
advanced mono printers will be less than a colour A3 laser printer
with more features. Hiring for shorter periods, under a week, for
example, will cost around £30 or more for a mono A3 laser printer,
whilst a colour A3 laser printer for the same period will set you
back around £50 +. Top of the range models are significantly
more.

Longer rental periods of a year or more will give you extra
perks, such as some free copies included in your rental cost.
Monochrome A3 models will cost a monthly rental of around £25+ per
month, whilst colour A3 models can cost more than £35+ per
month. A word of warning here…. There are some rental
packages that have a minimum print level requirement, meaning you
have to reach a specific print target each month, anything below
this and you could be penalised, so shop around for the best
deals. Good providers want your business and will therefore
give you a free quotation that you can then compare with others. If
dealers offer you a price match promise, then so much the
better.

An important consideration is to check whether your printer rental provider
will do onsite printer repairs if
your printer breaks down and whether this is included in the
agreement. Also check whether there are any charges for getting out
of your contract earlier than expected, say, if your circumstances
change.

Conclusion
Before entering into any contract, find out exactly what you are
signing up to and how much it will cost! Get a detailed
account of what's included in the package and determine whether
your contract includes maintenance of the machine and all the
consumables, such as toner. Also, research the best A3 &
large format laser printers that are currently available to
you. Doing this will give you some idea of their
specifications and prices. It's worth considering how long
you'll need the A3 printer for, as you don't want to pay for
something that isn't going to be utilised to its full
capacity.

Paragon Comment
There is certainly something to be said for hiring, short term printer rental
and longer
term photocopier leases, especially when you are on a
budget. If you purchase, the equipment that you buy is
ultimately yours, yet often costs are prohibitive to many
businesses, who prefer to use their capital against other important
areas and keeping their options open. Photocopier leasing
& short term printer rental costs a little more in the long
run, yet when the printer or photocopier expires, it can be
upgraded at no cost, and all repairs and maintenance are also
included.

Paragon Document Solutions has a wealth of knowledge in the
hiring, rental and leasing wide format
printers. We have a wide range of A3 office printers
suitable for large format production environments, from some of the
world's leading manufacturers.

Take for example, the Canon image PROGRAF LP17,
specifically designed for office environments. It comes combined
with Canon's Poster Artist software to easily design and print
signage including, posters, sales graphs and project plans. Its
features enable you to;

Create signage in 5 easy steps

Scan to enlarged print when combined with a Canon
multifunctional Device

Economy mode for cost effective printing

Incredibly fast A2 prints in just 20 seconds

Superbly vivid colours

Borderless prints for maximum impact

At the higher end of the spectrum, why not consider the Canon iPF9100,
the flagship of Canon's 'Fine Art and Photography Large Format
Printer Range'. This model delivers exceptional colours and
outstanding productivity for prints up to 60". Its features
include;

12-colour LUCIA pigment ink system for exceptional colour
reproduction up to 60"

Paragon is renowned for its excellent service, unbeatable prices
and for the flexible photocopier leasing services that we offer,
which allow you the option of upgrading your lease should your
circumstances change at any point during the leasing period. So for
your wide format, A3 printer leasing, rental and printer hire,
within London and Nationwide, contact Paragon today.